Description

George Harrison's Playboy Award. The Beatles were named Best
Vocal Group in the 1970 Playboy All-Star Jazz and Pop Poll Award,
and this medallion was intended for George Harrison, who apparently
never received it. At the time, the Beatles' mail was forwarded to
an office in New York City that didn't quite have the staff or
budget to answer the massive amounts of non-business mail sent to
the band, much of which was discarded. This particular package was
rescued from the refuse by an attorney who officed in the same
building, who passed it along to his nephew, who has had it ever
since. The 2.5" sterling silver medal weighs 3.62 troy ounces and
comes in a keep-box. It is accompanied by a typed letter dated June
11, 1970, and signed by Playboy magazine publisher Hugh
Hefner. The letter reads in part: "As you know, I am a long-time
music buff and cannot help but be pleased when one of my favorite
performing groups is elected in our poll. Thus, it is especially
pleasing for me to be able to send you your medallion signifying
the Beatles selection to the All-Star Band as Best Vocal Group."
Ironically, the band had officially split up two months earlier and
released its final album, "Let It Be," one month after that. Both
items are in Excellent condition.

Auction Info

Auction Dates

April, 2006

14th-15thFriday-Saturday

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